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Visitors are always welcome to the New York Aikikai. You can come and watch or, if you train aikido at another dojo, join any of the classes, any time, any day. You just have to check the schedule to chose the best time for you and show up. If you are going to take the class, you should arrive at the dojo at least fifteen minutes before the class, so you can sign the visitors release form, pay your mat fees, get changed, and join the other students on the mat.
- As long as you are paying monthly dues in the dojo where you train regularly, mat fees are sufficient.
- The dojo has changing rooms, showers, and clean towels.
- If you are attending one of Senseis' classes, introduce yourself to him. He will be happy to have you on the mat!
- If you just want to watch a class, feel free to come to any of them and ask any questions you may have.
- If you come from out of town, or if you are an international visitor, we suggest the following hotels that are located close to the dojo:
- Chelsea Savoy Hotel. 204 West 23rd St. Tel: (212) 929-9353. (Rates starting at $130.00.)
- Washington Square Hotel. 103 Waverly Place. Tel: 1 (800) 222-0418.
- Gramercy Park Hotel. 2 Lexington Ave. @ 21st St. Tel: 1 (800) 221-4083, (212) 475-4320.
- Madison Hotel. 21 East 27th St. Tel: (212) 532-7373, 1 (800) 9-MADISON.
- Sea Farers International Place. 123 East 15th St. @ Irving Plaza. (212) 677-4800.
(One block from Union Square.
You are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you. |
